Art 120

Art 120 is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to provide new
opportunities that: engage youth, connect our underserved populations,
inspire future leaders, and expand the visual presence of our creative arts
community.
Basically, it’s all about A.R.T.
Awareness between the community, artists, schools, and non-profit organizations.
Reaching out to schools and the public through free, interactive events.
Teaching workforce development skills to urban youth through making.
Since we started in 2010, we have reached children of all ages:
In elementary school: Bringing artists in to reach as many of the thirty-three schools in Hamilton County that do not have an art program. We believe children that are allowed to appreciate their own imagination and create through hands on learning opportunities grow up to be innovative adults that will contribute to our economy. To date, we have reached over 20,000 children that do not have art in their school.
In middle school: Over the summer and now expanding into after school, Art 120 provides learning opportunities that teach children welding, science, and art. Children ages 11-14:
Build art bikes of their own design from concept to completion while learning to use tools and physics along the way
Learn digital photography and design digital storytelling class
Learn how to code Raspberry Pi computers
In high school: We work with local schools to provide art experiences during block time for students who are dedicated to the arts, teach hands on college level computer engineering through the use of a new art form, and encourage schools to create artistic wheeled contraptions that compete in an annual public art event for everyone.